Acetone

Uses

An important industrial use for acetone its reaction with phenol, used for the manufacture of bisphenol A. Bisphenol A is an important component of many polymers such as polycarbonates, polyurethanes and epoxy resins. Acetone is also used extensively for the safe transporting and storing of acetylene. Vessels containing a porous material are filled with acetone then acetylene, which dissolves into the acetone. One liter of acetone can dissolve around 250 liters of acetylene.

Related Topics:
Phenol - Bisphenol A - Polycarbonate - Polyurethane - Epoxy resin - Acetylene

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Acetone is often the primary (or only) component in nail polish remover.

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